Holiday Social & Volunteer Appreciation

Join us this Sunday, December 14th, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm for a delicious vegan cheese tasting, celebrate our wonderful volunteers, and get an exciting sneak peek of what we have planned for 2026!

Friendsgiving Vegan CookOff

Join us for this fun community event with delicious plant-based appetizers! Try great plant-based dishes, vote for your favorites, and mingle with community members.

Cool OC Repair Cafe

Bring Items or Volunteer! Let's work together to keep items out of the landfill!

Fall Kickoff & Zoom Social - Understanding Expiring Clean Energy Tax Credits

What does the shift in federal environmental policies mean for us and our communities? Join this important discussion!

Vegan Cook-off

Love vegan food? Join us for a fun competition of vegan dishes. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you bring a dish!

Cool Irvine Eco Fair

We’re thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Cool Irvine Eco Fair is happening on June 14th at The Great Park in Irvine! Join us for a fun and inspiring day filled with interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, family-friendly activities, and expert talks on sustainable living and climate resilience.

Nature Hike with Barefoot Joel

Follow professional naturalist Barefoot Joel on a guided observational experience along Santiago Creek to a rock pool where turtles and frogs congregate.

Cool OC Advocacy Zoom

Feeling overwhelmed by the latest climate news? You’re not alone. Join our community and take action! We’ll make it easy to support two state level initiatives at this informative Zoom meeting.

Birding with Aashay

Aashay will lead a birding walk through the scenic San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, where participants will observe a diverse array of bird species in their natural habitat. This guided experience will provide birding enthusiasts of all levels with a chance to learn more about local wildlife, sharpen their bird identification skills, and immerse themselves in the beauty of this protected wetland area.

Cool OC Monthly Social

Join us for the next Cool OC social with special guest Dr. Shahir Masri! A UCI air pollution specialist, professor, and climate advocate, Dr. Masri will discuss the connection between climate change and LA wildfires, share insights from his research, and debunk common climate myths. Click “More Info” to learn more and RSVP.

Cool OC Book Club

Our book club has started! If you weren’t able to join the first meeting, that’s okay—there’s still time to join! Our first read is What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a collection of essays, poetry, and conversations that reimagine hopeful solutions for our climate future. We meet weekly for 6 weeks. Click “More Info” to register!